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Volkswagen Transporter

Red · Diesel · 2009 · 2,460 cc

T500 DRFMOT history

T500 DRF is a red diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 26 May 2009. Its MOT is valid until 7 Apr 2027 and it has passed 11 of 14 MOT tests, with 139,981 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Mar 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 7 Apr 2027
Mileage
139,981 mi
At MOT on 14 Mar 2026
MOT tests
14
11 passed · 3 failed
Per year
6,115 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T500 DRF
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Transporter
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,460 cc
Year of manufacture
2009
First used
26 May 2009
MOT status
MOT valid until 7 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
14 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T500 DRF was last recorded at 139,981 miles on 14 Mar 2026, 9,027 miles more than at the previous MOT on 26 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
130,954 miles · 26 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
9,027 miles
Average per year
6,115 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 139,981 miles
  • 2025 – 130,954 miles
  • 2024 – 122,266 miles
  • 2021 – 122,077 miles
  • 2018 – 115,635 miles
  • 2017 – 105,877 miles
  • 2016 – 97,855 miles
  • 2015 – 87,969 miles
  • 2014 – 77,124 miles
  • 2013 – 69,382 miles
  • 2012 – 55,187 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass139,981 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

14 tests since 1 May 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass139,981 miles (+9,027)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    139,981 miles
    Test number
    476957986939
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  2. Pass130,954 miles (+8,688)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    130,954 miles
    Test number
    515162658481
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryEngine and chassis covers fitted
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust box outer skin corroded
  3. Pass122,266 miles (+189)
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    122,266 miles
    Test number
    827708479794

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass122,077 miles (+6)
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    122,077 miles
    Test number
    514106848128

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail122,071 miles (+6,436)5 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    122,071 miles
    Test number
    447530368196
    • MajorFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid Both (3.5 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt loose (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
  6. Pass115,635 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    115,635 miles
    Test number
    637446456573
    • AdvisoryEngine oil leak
  7. Fail115,634 miles (+9,757)2 dangerous2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,634 miles
    Test number
    622007970694
    • DangerousNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryEngine oil leak
  8. Pass105,877 miles (+8,022)
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    105,877 miles
    Test number
    643849977973

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass97,855 miles (+9,886)
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    97,855 miles
    Test number
    245555928612

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass87,969 miles (+10,845)
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    87,969 miles
    Test number
    133931592631

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass77,124 miles (+7,742)
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    77,124 miles
    Test number
    429249324452

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass69,382 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    69,382 miles
    Test number
    377059823354
    • NoteHeadlamp masks/converters fitted
  13. Fail69,382 miles (+14,195)2 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,382 miles
    Test number
    585719223341
    • FailureNearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • NoteHeadlamp masks/converters fitted
  14. Pass55,187 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2013
    Odometer
    55,187 miles
    Test number
    976282222196

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T500 DRF

Does T500 DRF currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T500 DRF is valid until 7 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on T500 DRF?
The MOT on T500 DRF is valid until 7 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T500 DRF done?
T500 DRF was recorded at 139,981 miles at its MOT on 14 Mar 2026, an average of 6,115 miles a year.
Has T500 DRF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T500 DRF has failed 3 of its 14 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Mar 2021.
Has the mileage on T500 DRF ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on T500 DRF find?
T500 DRF passed its latest MOT on 14 Mar 2026 with 1 minor defect: nearside front lower suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated.

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